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Where was Lawless filmed?

2012 film, directed by John Hillcoat.

  • Georgia

The story is set in Appalachian Mountains, about 428 miles (689 km) from where it was filmed.

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Where it’s set vs. where it was filmed

Set in
Franklin County; Appalachian Mountains
Filmed in
Georgia
Distance
About 428 miles (689 km) between Appalachian Mountains and the nearest filming location.

About Lawless

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Released
2012
Director
John Hillcoat
Cast
Shia LaBeoufTom HardyGary OldmanMia WasikowskaJessica ChastainJason ClarkeGuy PearceDane DeHaanBill CampNoah Taylor
Genre
CrimeDramaAction
Based on
The Wettest County in the World

The story

In 1931, the Bondurant brothers — middle brother, Forrest, eldest brother, Howard, and youngest brother, Jack — are running a successful moonshine business in Franklin County, Virginia.

Marshal Charley Rakes, accompanied by the sheriff and corrupt state's attorney, Mason Wardell.

Later that night, Forrest throws out two drunk customers who had been harassing and threatening Maggie.

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